Eight gigabytes of RAM sits in a sweet spot that most people never actually need to move beyond. Everyday browsing, streaming, video calls, documents, spreadsheets - 8GB handles the lot without complaint. It is the kind of spec that gets out of your way and just lets you get on with things.
For students heading off to university, home workers keeping on top of a full inbox, or anyone replacing a sluggish old machine, an 8GB laptop is a practical and well-priced choice. You are not paying for power you will never use, and you are not short-changing yourself either. If you have a preference for a particular brand, the Lenovo 8GB laptops range is a solid place to start. Browse the full collection and find a machine that fits.